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Wiki External cause code

Thread starter FSultan
Start date Oct 27, 2021

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FSultan

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Oct 27, 2021

#1

Do you use W19.8XXA for a fall on the basement stairs or W19.9XXA since this is the default code

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bgrasson

Networker

Oct 28, 2021

#2

FSultan said:
Do you use W19.8XXA for a fall on the basement stairs or W19.9XXA since this is the default cod

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bgrasson

Networker

Oct 28, 2021

#3

W codes cannot be primary.

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FSultan

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Nov 2, 2021

#4

Yes Thank you for the reply but which of these codes are appropriate for the external cause code.

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njycarter17

Networker

Nov 17, 2021

#5

FSultan said:
Do you use W19.8XXA for a fall on the basement stairs or W19.9XXA since this is the default code

I think you could use this: W10.8XXA - Fall (on) (from) other stairs and steps, initial encounter

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